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After impressing during a trial, Saiko began his professional career with Middlesbrough in the English Football League Championship,[1] but despite playing extensively with the reserves[2] never made a first team appearance for the club and was released at the end of the 2009-10 season.

Returning home to Canada, he was signed by FC Edmonton of the new North American Soccer League in 2011. He made history when he scored the first competitive goal in franchise history in the team's first competitive game on April 9, 2011, a 2-1 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.[3] The club re-signed Saiko for the 2012 season on October 12, 2011.[4]

In May 2012, he was named the NASL player of the month for his five goals and two assists, including a hat trick against the Carolina Railhawks.

On November 5, 2013 it was announced that Saiko had been released from FC Edmonton.[5]

On November 26, 2013 San Antonio Scorpions announced that Saiko has signed with the club for the 2014 season.[6] Saiko made six appearances for a total of 183 minutes played, and scored one goal. He was released from his contract on August 6, 2014.[7]